Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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